B29 Technical Information

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Description

The Bristol 29 is a 29-foot monohull, aft-cockpit, fiberglass sailboat. Designed by the renowned naval architect Halsey Herreshoff and produced by Bristol Yachts of Bristol, Rhode Island, USA, 169 yachts were produced from 1966 to 1971.

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Winning combination! By deliberate design, Halsey Herreshoff has developed a superior yacht. By creative application of modern methods and materials, Bristol Yachts has made the Bristol-29 one of yachting’s best values . . . by any standards! By popular acceptance, the knowledgeable yachtsman has acclaimed this combination.

Racing performance! The B-29s proportions were carefully chosen to provide a stable boat . . . with considerable flare for seaworthiness and space on deck. Her fair and easy lines were reached after selective design analysis and the shaping of a wooden half-model. The result: low wetted surface to minimize frictional drag, but sufficient lateral plane and a large rudder for good handling. The record books prove her racing ability!

Testimonials! We are pleased with the comments received from owners and dealers. We invite you to see and sail the boat at your nearest dealer and make your own comments. These are typical:

Best 29-footer in the worldMost boat per dollar in 28 to 30 range.

Unexcelled performance to windward.

Deep forefoot makes her point higher then she looks.

Tops as a racer!

Design and workmanship miles ahead of competition.

Largest cockpit . . . most beautiful interior on market.

Outstanding heavy weather performance.

Extremely fast in either light or heavy weather.

Unusually large accommodations for its size.

As we said, these comments are typical. They reflect the latest achievements in yacht design by Halsey Herreshoff. You have to see the Bristol-29 for yourself to verify them. Please do!

Coamings and other trim . . . first quality mahogany (sealed and varnished).

Deck hardware: All fittings are highest grade stainless steel, chrome-plated bronze with brushed satin finish, or special corrosion-resistant aluminum alloys. Many items are custom-made to own own designs.

Interior:

Underside of deck in main cabin finished with smooth fiberglass headliner.

Four large fixed ports in main cabin. Two smaller fixed ports plus two opening ports in forward compartments.

Running rigging is Dacron. Flag halyard. Main sheet arrangement includes a traveller and #2 top-action main sheet winch.

Colors:

Owner may specify colors (from standard color selections) to be molded into hull and deck and choose from a variety of available colors for boot-top, anti-fouling bottom paint, cove stripe and mattresses. ( source )

Models:

The Bristol-29 is available (keel or centerboard) in either standard or dinette arrangements. check the advantages of each in the following drawings and data . . . and relate to your personal needs.

Links

http://bristol29.com/ <- The source for Bristol 29 information. Read along as David Brown fully restores and improves his Bristol 29 and catalogs all his work in text and images.

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2 Responses to B29 Technical Information

My friend has just bought a Bristol. And we want to redo all the curtains etc. As it is old and hasn’t been well taken care of. Are there instructions somewhere online for measurements of all the curtains needed and how to make them. Thanks

Thanks for your comment and congratulations to your friend on the new sailboat.

My guess is that you probably won’t find online measurements for the curtains, but if there’s anywhere you might find them it’s at this site – http://bristol29.com/

If you don’t find them, not worry. You can simply make templates of your desired curtains, then transfer that to fabric. Here’s a great video from SailRite describing how to make some nice snap on, insulated curtains – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2v2Iyx_w1o . They show how to make a template in this video.